- Ahead of the 2027 series, Amandaland will return at Christmas for an hour-long special
- Daisy Haggard guest stars as an old friend who causes Amanda to ditch her quiet Christmas Eve plans
- Lucy Punch says: “There’s mistletoe, cheese straws and a middle-aged wannabe sexy Santa”
It’s been confirmed that Amandaland will return to television this December for another Christmas special.
The festive episode will air ahead of the third series of the sitcom, which is due on screens in 2027.
The BBC says: “The award-winning series, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One with a festive dose of So-Ha chaos, alongside Daisy Haggard (Breeders), who joins for the Christmas special as Amanda’s old friend, Millie.
“Lucy Punch returns as Amanda, the self-appointed queen of So-Ha, and after a chance encounter with an old school friend, Amanda ditches her quiet family Christmas Eve plans and instead decides to throw a massive last-minute party to impress her.
“This could be Amanda’s way back into the high-flying circle of her ex-classmates so it has to be perfect – but she soon realises that it’s not easy organising a high-end party in 24 hours; no-one impressive is available at such short notice, so she has to cast her invitation net wider and wider as the hours tick down.”
Also returning for the episode are Samuel Anderson as Mal, Rochenda Sandall as Fi, Ekow Quartey as JJ, Harriet Webb as Abs, Cavan Clerkin as Daniel, Rosie Cavaliero as Claire, Alexander Shaw as Manus, Miley Locke as Georgie, Anya McKenna-Bruce as Morten and Archie Smith as Ned.
Amandaland‘s 2025 Christmas special was the most watched comedy episode of last year, with over 7 million viewers watching in the first 28 days. This year’s special has been extended to an hour slot.
Lucy Punch says: “There’s mistletoe, cheese straws and a middle-aged wannabe sexy Santa. We are all delighted to be back again for an Amandaland Xmas Spesh!”
Writer and director Holly Walsh and writer Laurence Rickard comment: “We are utterly thrilled that the BBC have given us the ultimate Christmas present of another special – and an hour long one at that! Cameras are now rolling and we are so sure that you’ll love this gift we’ve got for you, we’re not even enclosing the receipt.”
Commissioning editor Seb Barwell adds: “Last year’s special proved to be the Christmas tradition we didn’t know we needed, so we’re delighted to have Amanda and friends back for another one. This brilliant team have gifted us a bumper hour-long episode, stuffed with all the humour and heart you could wish for.”
